Profile of Philander Smith College

The campus of Philander Smith College is in Little Rock, AR, which is a medium-sized city. Its United Methodist nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Philander Smith College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.

Course Topics

Philander Smith College is known for its programs in mathematics, business and management, and family and social work.

Philander Smith College Selectivity

Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into Philander Smith College is challenging; it only admitted 40% of those who applied in 2007. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 330. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 340 and 530.

Faculty

Philander Smith College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Enrollment

In 2007, Philander Smith College had 561 students enrolled (522 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.

Student Life

Philander Smith College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.